When a Senior Learner Pushes Back
Respond to adult learner resistance by honoring experience and returning to relevance.
Victor V Senior operations manager 1 Acknowledge 2 Relevance 3 Commit In a leadership class, Victor says, “I have managed people for 20 years. This model is basic.” The room watches whether the facilitator will defend the slide or use Victor's experience productively. The conversation tests whether the educator can apply the framework under pressure. turns weak traps Knowles Andragogy / Adult Learning Principles Andragogy treats experience as a learning resource, not an obstacle. Resistance often means the adult cannot see relevance or autonomy. The facilitator should invite judgment, connect to a real problem, and keep the standard of practice.…
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